HB3 LED 9005: bright main beam in 12V and 24V
The HB3, also known as 9005, is used for main beam in many cars; depending on your car, the fitting may also be used elsewhere. Here you will find two HB3 9005 LED headlight bulb sets of 2, both with a fan (active cooling): a compact all-in-one set in 6500K with up to 5000 lumens per bulb for 12V and 24V, and a 12V set in 6000K with 2000 lumens per bulb (manufacturer's specification).
What to look for when choosing
- Light output: 2000 lumens per bulb for the 12V set, up to 5000 lumens per bulb for the all-in-one set.
- All-in-one: the base is integrated and there is no loose cable or driver hanging from the bulb, handy when space behind the headlight is tight.
- 12V or 24V: the all-in-one set works on 12V and 24V, also for vans, motorhomes or trucks; the other set is for 12V.
- Light colour: 6000K or 6500K, crisp white light instead of yellow halogen light.
Will it fit your car?
First check which fitting you need: you will find it in your car's owner's manual or on the base of the old bulb. HB3 (9005) and HB4 (9006) look very similar, but the base is slightly different, so check the code on the old bulb carefully. An HB3 LED bulb is usually longer at the back than a halogen bulb, because of the cooling and the fan. So check beforehand whether there is enough space behind the headlight and whether the dust cap still fits.
Laws and regulations
In the Netherlands, only LED retrofit bulbs that are European-approved for your vehicle are permitted in a halogen headlight. Therefore check beforehand whether use in the headlight or fog light of your vehicle is permitted in the country where you drive.
Need a different fitting? Also take a look at the HB4 9006 LED bulbs, the H7 LED bulbs or all LED car lighting.
The tips on this page are non-binding advice; installation and use are at your own expense and responsibility.
